There are several problems with over-claiming ("2-4 knots") as far as I can see. The first is the claim itself. No kite will even fly in 2-4 knots, let alone drag along a standup paddle board. The second problem imo is that it sets unrealistic expectations about the overall performance of the kite because people think that if the kite can fly in 2-4 knots it must be amazingly well designed and therefore able to backup its claims about being fun under 8knots. I can guarantee the kites I'm associated with, that whatever design tweaks you do, kites simply won't fly in 2-4 knots and won't stay upwind under 8 knots on whatever board.C Johnson wrote:Geezus 14 pages. I quit reading after the first couple.
Most kite companies are guilty of using marketing jargon that isn't accurate or backed up by anything.
The term Bombproof is probably the biggest offender of this.
What was the original criticism? kiting in 2-4kts? who cares. its not like kiting in that little of wind on a SUP is actually fun. Sure they may make videos to try and convince you its fun but the reality is you are bored in the first few minutes if you are not immediately frustrated by how big of a PITA light wind kiting is.
Save the light wind days for taking the family out on a boat. A small sail boat is far cheaper and easier to manage and better in light winds then trying to operate a giant kite that will not relaunch. Not to mention you get a social aspect with these other activities that kiting often lacks. Better yet go catch some waves the old fashioned way, with a surfboard. Or go for a paddle on your SUP. If you're single go hit on girls or kick it with some friends.
Kiting is a sport best served on windy days.
HAHA!! I read all 14 pages... watched the videos too.C Johnson wrote:Geezus 14 pages. I quit reading after the first couple.
Yeah i'm the one you said it.....the water is quite shallow in the Pamlico sound..at Infinity beachfrankm1960 wrote:HAHA!! I read all 14 pages... watched the videos too.C Johnson wrote:Geezus 14 pages. I quit reading after the first couple.
As someone mentioned... stick in on a post... should be some old windsurfing masts kicking around down there by now.
I think the claim was fun in 6 to 12kts and stay in the air in 2-4kts... so if you're in 6 to 12 kts of wind you can have fun and if the wind drops to 2-4kts you probably won't have to watch it fall from the sky and relaunchkookfest wrote: people think that if the kite can fly in 2-4 knots it must be amazingly well designed and therefore able to backup its claims about being fun under 8knots.
Dimitri M wrote: Here is another video in light wind conditions with friends but this time it was blowing between (3 to 6 knots) max.on a big 11' SUP board.
Few days later, I took the same INFINITY v2 kite in less then 5 knots and had to swim back because the V2 had a hard time to stay up in the air as easy as the INFINITY v3 prototype in such light winds.
Who elected you hall monitor? It's a valid discussion.C Johnson wrote:Geezus 14 pages. I quit reading after the first couple.
Most kite companies are guilty of using marketing jargon that isn't accurate or backed up by anything.
The term Bombproof is probably the biggest offender of this.
What was the original criticism? kiting in 2-4kts? who cares. its not like kiting in that little of wind on a SUP is actually fun. Sure they may make videos to try and convince you its fun but the reality is you are bored in the first few minutes if you are not immediately frustrated by how big of a PITA light wind kiting is.
Save the light wind days for taking the family out on a boat. A small sail boat is far cheaper and easier to manage and better in light winds then trying to operate a giant kite that will not relaunch. Not to mention you get a social aspect with these other activities that kiting often lacks. Better yet go catch some waves the old fashioned way, with a surfboard. Or go for a paddle on your SUP. If you're single go hit on girls or kick it with some friends.
Kiting is a sport best served on windy days.
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